ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS

Amazing Space really is an amazing web site! Here you can find out
what light and color say about the stars, learn about the objects that
make up the Solar System, or train to be a scientist by enrolling in the
"Hubble Deep Field Academy."

Starchild is a learning center for young astronomers. Become an expert
on the solar system, the universe and other space facts.

NASA KIDS offers an interactive way to learn about NASA's science
activities. It is especially designed for kids.

At Astro-Venture, brought to you by NASA, you can complete training in
basic astronomy, geology, and biology and design a planet.

Pluto & Dwarf Planets

Except for Ceres, the dwarf planets orbit the sun in a part of the far reaches of the solar system known as the Kuiper Belt. Beyond the Kuiper Belt, astronomers theorize there is a region of icy comets known as the Oort Cloud.

Moons

There are 172 known moons orbiting the 8 planets and 5 dwarf planets of our solar system.

Europa, a moon of Jupiter, may have an ocean under the ice of its surface.